Justin Timberlake's Speech at the Teen Choice Awards Will Inspire You No Matter Your Age

Justin Timberlake received the inaugural Decade Award at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday night — and it's hard to imagine an artist more deserving of the honor. After an introduction from NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Justin took the stage to accept his 23rd Teen Choice Award and gave a ridiculously inspiring acceptance speech filled with wisdom that applies just as much to adults as it does to those who are still in high school.

In his speech, Justin talked about how grateful he was to have been brought up by parents who taught him to respect both himself and others, and to always choose compassion and love over prejudice and hate. He also talked about the other people who have inspired him throughout his life and career, mainly focusing on the late Muhammad Ali.

"As a relatively new dad and a former teen, I'm here to say you will make mistakes along the way," he said. "You will fall down. I have many times. Even Ali did. But what we do after that fall is how we make history because impossible is nothing. So don't waste your 20s. They're gonna be here before you know it, and they will go fast. Be nice to your parents. (I hope my son watches this one day.) They aren't perfect either, but they have been through this movie before, and they love you more than you can imagine. So go out, do the impossible and just go on and become the greatest generation yet."

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